Assistant IVF Lab Technician, Part Time
Trans Ova Genetics
- Location
- Onsite (Hull, IA)
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Trans Ova Genetics is a leader in bovine reproductive technologies, helping cattle breeders advance superior genetics through services like IVF and embryo transfer. This role involves performing specialized laboratory procedures to support client production goals.
Skills
Full job details
Trans Ova Genetics is seeking a part-time IVF Lab Tech to join their team in Sioux Center, IA! As an IVF Lab Tech, you will become specialized in embryo evaluation, grading, and freezing, and other laboratory procedures within the IVF lab.
Our ideal candidate would be passionate about laboratory procedures, client satisfaction, and, of course, embryos! Trans Ova Genetics provides in-depth training that provides a solid foundation prior to supporting client production and would require eight-twelve weeks at our training facility, which is critical to the success of this role.
Responsibilities:
- Embryo evaluation, grading and freezing.
- Fertilization and culture plate preparation.
- Semen handling and preparation for IVF.
- Recordkeeping/Data Entry.
- Embryology training.
- Quality Control.
- Maintain good laboratory technique and follow lab protocols.
Requirements:
Education Requirements:
- Completed high school biology with a minimum B average
- Current minimum GPA of 3.0
- 3-character references from current/past teachers or community member
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Ability to sit for long periods of time behind a microscope, in a lab setting.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
- Some travel may be required.
- Flexible working hours, potential for long days (over 8 hours) and early morning start times.
- Rotational weekend and holiday work.
Other skills/experience:
- Good hand to eye coordination.
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Knowledge of the cattle industry is preferred.
- Works effectively in a team as well as alone (ability to work independently)
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.